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Acosta Demands Action from KTM: Enough is Enough, We Need a Response!
The Brno Grand Prix will be remembered as an unforgettable weekend for Pedro Acosta and KTM. The 22-year-old Spanish rider was forced to complete his first full weekend without points this season, while he made strong criticisms of the manufacturer. A chain of technical issues seriously impacted Acosta’s performance and overturned race strategies.
A Chain of Bad Luck Began
The weekend began with a disastrous incident in Saturday's sprint race. Due to a lockout on his motorcycle’s rear ride height adjuster during a battle to reach sixth place against Jorge Martin, Acosta was forced to retire from the race – a major disappointment. This malfunction had a significant impact on the rider’s performance and completely changed the race strategy.
In the Shadow of Friday
Acosta's problems continued into Friday's practice sessions as well. The pilot drew the attention of the technical team by stating that his motorcycle suddenly ‘closed up’. This led to the motorcycle being pushed from the back of the paddock and impacted his chances of qualifying for Q2. However, Sunday’s race days painted a completely different picture.
Recurring Engine Failure
During the final lap of Sunday's main race, Acosta approached fifth place just behind the podium when his RC16 suffered another failure. The pilot stated that the problem was identical to the one he experienced on Friday in practice: “It was exactly the same as the issue I had on Friday. The engine suddenly closed up.” This further increased Acosta’s frustration and anger.
“I think I've reached a point where I no longer even feel disappointed. I didn't do anything wrong. I can't change things that are beyond my control, this is the situation."
Call to KTM: Try to Understand the Problems
Acosta urged KTM’s technical team to take action to understand the root cause of the problem and find a solution. “I think KTM should now start sending every part to the factory, try to understand what's happening, and give us some answers. Because these technical issues have started repeating themselves far too often.”
The Crash in Catalonia and the Differences in Brno
KTM’s durability problems this season had become the most talked-about topic of the race weekend. In May, Acosta’s motorcycle stopped at high speed during the Catalan Grand Prix, which led to a chain reaction resulting in a serious crash for Alex Marquez. However, Acosta emphasized that the failure in Brno was different from the one in Barcelona, and demanded more research and solutions from KTM.
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